Society has trained us to believe that “busy” is normal… that success is only born of burning the candle at both ends. I would agree that going all in on things is necessary to make big changes at certain times, but focus is finite—you have to choose where it goes. Most of the time, we…
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12 Tips For Eating Healthy When Dining Out!
For many people, eating healthy when dining out can be challenging, simply because they aren’t comfortable with how to navigate the process. Here are some tips that will hopefully help you feel prepared and educated to stay on track, even in the most difficult of situations. 1/ Check the menu before you go and…
A Few of My Favorite Things #4 {Savory Snacks}
When the snack monster hits, have no fear! Healthier options are available!! DNX Bars: A different approach to the protein bar with these whole food-based bars. Kind of like jerky, but also not in that they aren’t super salty. They can be pricy, but if you sign up for their emails, they…
The Supplements I Take Every Day
I have made the rounds with supplements over the last few years. I’ve tried all kinds of things recommended by bodybuilding experts, my own nutritional background knowledge, and based on the recommendation of my personal medical providers. For those that don’t know, I have a B.S. in Dietetics / Food Nutrition Science and am certified in…
How to Make Salads That You Will Actually Enjoy {Plus TONS of Pics}
Salads get a bad rap for being bland and tasteless and for leaving us unsatisfied and hungry for more food. They’ve been labeled the ultimate diet food. This makes me incredibly sad. I feel as though salads are the ultimate health food, but that does not make them synonymous with boring, bland, and dreaded food….
Should You Do A Whole 30? A Medical Provider’s Perspective
I did a Whole 30 (more info can be found here) in January of 2017 and wanted to share a few things to consider if you find yourself debating whether doing a Whole 30 is right for you. I want to clarify that when I am referencing the Whole 30 here, I am referencing it…
Truth Time
Truth time… I have noticed myself allowing complaining to creep into my life more and more lately. This is obviously not a good thing. Although I know it isn’t serving me and is is a habit that is damaging both to myself and to others, I have been uncertain how to break the cycle. I…
Nourish Book {Recommend Read, Devotional, Recent Reads}
Just like anything else, the state of our spiritual and physical health end up being a reflection of our actions—mostly small choices we might not even be aware of. What a blessing to realize that it comes down to being faithful with our decisions in small things, rather than overwhelmingly big ones. Even more encouraging…
Reframing Discomfort {ToL}
“Discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life. We experience our greatest levels of growth, we experience our greatest achievements when we are able to face into stuff that makes us uncomfortable—even if it feels difficult to do so—and we make changes in accordance with that.” -Susan David PhD I shared this quote…
Why A Great Beginning To Your New Year Starts NOW
Most of us are used to running around frantically during the holiday season. On top of normal life and work demands, there is so much extra we are expected to do! Including, but not limited to: Figuring out the perfect gift for everyone on your list… Shopping for those gifts… Wrapping all those gifts… Working…
{Last Minute} Holiday Gift Guide
Christmas is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me you might find that you still have some shopping left to do (and also find yourself at a loss for gift ideas for certain people on your list). 😳 I had every intention of going Christmas shopping yesterday evening. I knew I would…
A Few of My Favorite Things #2 {Convenience Foods}
Just stopping in to share some of my favorite products as of late. If you missed the product recommendations in my first post, check it out here!! This edition of my favorite things is dedicated to some healthy convenience foods for meal prep! No affiliate links, just sharing the love! Green Giant Steamable…
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